The latest horror-comedy Thamma, starring Rashmika Mandanna and Ayushmann Khurrana, has shown little improvement at the domestic box office despite being part of the popular Maddock Films franchise. The film, which was released 15 days ago, has grossed Rs 123.80 crore in India, but it’s struggling to maintain momentum.
Box Office Breakdown
On Day 15, Thamma earned Rs 2 crore, slightly higher than its Monday earnings, thanks to discounted tickets. In the film’s extended first week, it had managed to bring in Rs 108.4 crore.
Notably, Thamma opened with strong numbers, ranking as the second-highest opener in Maddock Films’ horror-comedy universe, only behind Stree 2. The film also became Ayushmann Khurrana’s biggest opener, surpassing the first-day earnings of his DreamGirl 2, which had brought in Rs 10.69 crore.
Despite these promising starts, the film’s numbers saw a sharp decline after its first week. While it held steady during the festive holidays, benefiting from positive word-of-mouth, the earnings took a significant hit once the festive season ended.
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh noted, “Thamma remains super-steady… While the Friday working-day effect was visible during the daytime shows, business began picking up pace from the evening onwards. The South sector showed a solid jump yesterday.”
Reviews and Reception
Critics have praised the performances of the lead actors, with film critic Saibal Chatterjee noting, “The lead pair never loses grip over roles that require their prosthetic Dracula teeth to do as much of the talking as their eyes – talking of eyes, Rashmika Mandanna, not surprisingly, wins hands down – and mouths. They do a fine job of flitting back and forth between bewilderment and omniscience.”
About Thamma
Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, Thamma also stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Paresh Rawal in important roles, alongside Rashmika Mandanna and Ayushmann Khurrana. The film, produced by Dinesh Vijan, is a part of the larger Maddock Films horror-comedy universe, which includes films like Stree, Bhediya, and Munjya.
While Thamma benefited from its association with the successful horror-comedy genre, it faces the challenge of maintaining its box-office performance beyond the opening weeks.